In adopting regulations pursuant to this title relating to the provision of electric service, the Commission shall ensure that the regulations:
1. Protect, further and serve the public interest;
2. Provide effective protection for customers who depend upon electric service;
3. Provide for stability in rates and for the availability and reliability of electric service;
4. Encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources; and
5. Require providers of electric service to engage in prudent business management, effective long-term planning, responsible decision making, sound fiscal strategies and efficient operations.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1880; A 2001, 342)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
NRS 703.030 - Commissioners: Appointment; terms; qualifications.
NRS 703.040 - Commissioners: Additional qualifications; restrictions on other employment.
NRS 703.050 - Commissioners: Oaths.
NRS 703.060 - Commissioners: Removal.
NRS 703.070 - Commissioners: Designation of Commissioner to serve as Chair.
NRS 703.100 - Suits by and against Commission.
NRS 703.110 - Hearings and meetings open to public; exceptions.
NRS 703.120 - Principal and secondary offices; filing of documents at secondary office.
NRS 703.140 - Expenses of Commissioners and employees: Sworn statement and approval required.
NRS 703.145 - Expenses of investigations, inspections, audits and appearances made outside State.
NRS 703.147 - Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund.
NRS 703.160 - Place of session or hearing.
NRS 703.164 - Employment of legal counsel; duties of Attorney General and district attorneys.
NRS 703.172 - Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution: Establishment; duties.
NRS 703.180 - Biennial report of Commission.
NRS 703.190 - Records of Commission open to public inspection; exception.
NRS 703.193 - Annual reports, records and statements to be submitted under oath.
NRS 703.197 - Fees for filing documents; exceptions.
NRS 703.205 - Publication of pamphlets.
NRS 703.370 - Enforcement of subpoenas issued by Commission.